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  • Renovation
    divide and sell fraction of apt
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Hi, I'm thinking about buying an adjacent room from my neighbor. I know every situation is different, but was wondering if anyone had any experience with the...
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  • Renovation
    Insurance Requirements in Coop
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Hi, can somebody tell me whether this is crazy, I have a feeling it is. I asked my coop for approval to replace a wood floor and repair plaster/paint my apartment. ...
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  • Renovation
    Floor change
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Old parque floors in living and dining areas need replacing. Thinking about planks instead which we have in the bedrooms. Does the new floor make it more or less...
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  • Renovation
    need a good electrician/handyman recommendation
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Can anyone recommend a good electrician or handyman to install wall sconce lighting and wire it to wall switches? Thx
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  • Renovation
    Column free Loft - Painting vs Fabric Wallpaper
    Updated over 14 years ago
    What do people think of fabric wallpaper in neutral tones (off white, beige) with subtle or no patterns instead of painting? Is there is large difference in cost?...
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  • Renovation
    Loft Ceiling Lights
    Updated over 14 years ago
    What do people think looks nice in a well-finished 2000 sq ft loft with high ceiling besides recessed lights? Indirect lights with mouldings without dropping the...
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  • Renovation
    Painting
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Anybody have any idea what it should cost to paint a 950 sq foot one bedroom apartment in Manhattan? I got a quote of $2300 (including paint) which seem crazy high. ...
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